NORTHERN ALLIANCE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A multiethnic alliance in Afghanistan who practice a moderate form of Islam and are united in their opposition to the Taliban

Synonyms:

Northern Alliance; United Front

Classified under:

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects

Hypernyms ("Northern Alliance" is a kind of...):

alignment; alinement; alliance; coalition (an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty)

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